Shelly Duffy

Prepared tables for vaginal deliveries as well as helped with noting time of deliveries and a few minor notes on infant during and after delivery. Set up operating tables for cesarean sections maintaining a sterile field. Was always available for a stat section. Was able to keep calm and at a steady pace at all times.

Surgical Technologist at Onslow Memorial Labor and Delivery (2023-09 – 2026-06)

• Prepared tables for vaginal deliveries as well as helped with noting time of deliveries and a few minor notes on infant during and after delivery.
• Set up operating tables for cesarean sections maintaining a sterile field. Was always available for a stat section. Was able to keep calm and at a steady pace at all times.

Sterile Processing Technician at Beaufort Memorial (2021-11 – 2024-06)

• Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
• Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
• Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
• Followed OSHA, FDA, and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
• Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas, and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
• Recorded biologicals and test results.

Surgical Technologist at Mary Washington Hospital (2020-09 – 2021-02)

• Set up operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, vascular, orthopedic, and plastic surgery procedures.
• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.

Surgical Technologist at East Ohio Regional Hospital (2002-11 – 2017-07)

• Set up operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, vascular, orthopedic, plastic surgery, and cataract procedures.
• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Introduced new staff to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards, and overall facility policies.

Associate Degree in Applied Science in Surgical Technology – West Virginia Northern Community College (2005-05)